Bekah’s Aniridia

Missing irises make her eyes dark like coal,So her smile is the window to her soulUncontrolled eye movements make eyes flutter all aroundglaucoma and cataracts also found.Shadows can be scary, sometimes lights to brightneeding reassurance, everything will be all right.I’ve heard her tell herself out loud, “It’s nothing to worry ‘bout”a silly shadow on the wall, can’t hurt me at all.Listening to music, she claps most vigorouslysound is very important, in a world that’s hard to see.She wants to be included treated just the samewhether going down a slippery slide, or playing a card game.She often can be found with a book, sometimes turned upside downmaking up a silly story about a kitten or a clown.Her enthusiasm brightens up a room, her singing a delightshe also can be stubborn, and won’t give in without a fight.My wish is for hope, new technology, invention and insightto help treat this rare disorder, I offer prayers up every night!